Semiconductor parts buying guides
Selection guides with specifications taken from manufacturer datasheets. Each guide links to the matching catalogue and a quote request.
IC test socket selection guide
How to choose an IC test socket: clamshell vs open-top, contact type, pitch and footprint. Compare Plastronics, Enplas and Elnec sockets and request a quote.
QFN test sockets by pin count, body size and pitch
Find a QFN test socket by pin count, body size and pitch, from QFN16 3×3 mm to QFN64 9×9 mm, with Plastronics QN-series part numbers and quotes.
AS568 O-ring sizes and FKM vs FFKM selection
AS568 dash-number series and cross sections, how to pick a size, and when FFKM is worth it over FKM for semiconductor equipment seals. Request a quote.
Coilcraft XAL4020 alternatives: MAZO VCMA-0420 cross-reference
Coilcraft XAL4020 vs MAZO VCMA-0420 power inductors: inductance, DCR, Isat, heating current, voltage and temperature from both datasheets.
Empty IC packages for prototype assembly
Choose an empty IC package for prototype dies: plastic air-cavity QFN vs HTCC ceramic, body sizes from 3×3 to 20×20 mm, lids and quote checklist.